Client Cases

(1996)

Whale Watch v Transport Accident Investigation Commission

Whale Watch suffered the capsize of one of its whale watching boats and a Taiwanese tourist was killed. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission initially product a report that indicated that Whale Watch had been negligent but through subsequent proceedings, the TAIC completely changed its stance and the matter was amicable resolved and the company was exonerated.

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